Obituaries Archive

Marguerite Wichmann

Marguerite Wichmann, 83, of Dubuque passed away Friday July 13, 2018 at home.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19th at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, where there will be a wake service at 6:30 p.m.

Marguerite was born November 12, 1934 in Victor, Iowa, daughter of Clarence and Mary Louise (Keenan) Dusterhoft. She married Charles ‘Chuck’ J. Wichmann in 1954 and they celebrated 63 beautiful years of marriage. Chuck preceded her in death on April 5, 2018.

Marguerite sold Avon Products for 50 years until her retirement; she also worked as a precinct election official for Dubuque County for 30 years. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop for a couple years.

Marguerite loved her family and enjoyed her home and especially liked to play with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Anthony parish.

Surviving are her children Judy (Rick) David, Kathy Meyer, John (Sue) Wichmann and Dennis (Colleen) Wichmann; 6 grandchildren, Chris David, Melissa (Tracey) Johnson, Derek (Cheri) Wichmann, Stephanie Wichmann, Crystal Chew, and Kaysha (Tyler) Schmitt; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Mary Aliene (Dick) Sadler and brothers and sister-in-law, Bob and Larry (Kay Beth) Wichmann.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Chad Meyer and brothers George and Paul Dusterhoft.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com.

Robert L. Willenberg

Robert L. “Bob” Willenberg, age 87, of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully at 5:05 p.m., on Friday, July 13, 2018, at Sunnycrest Manor. To honor Bob’s life, private funeral services were held. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Bob was born on August 8, 1930, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Greg and Frances (Schmitt) Willenberg.

Bob was proud to be a life-long Dubuque resident, who put his love of drawing to use as his working trade. He had a great love of the golden era of film and enjoyed watching classic movies and admiring the stars of that era. Bob was also a very simple man who was able to routinely find pleasure in the more basic moments of life. Sitting down with a hamburger, fries and a rootbeer was all Bob required to consider his day a successful one. We will miss Bob, but we are definitely grateful for the memories he leaves behind and the light he shared while he was here with us. We will miss you Bob!

Bob is survived by

several cousins.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and his favorite landlord, Joseph Wagner.

Thank you to the staff at Sunnycrest Manor for all of their love, care and support of Bob throughout the years, and also thanks to Judy Engleke for being a special friend and wonderful advocate for Bob.

Online condolences may be left for the family at behrfuneralhome.com

Generose A. Conrad

Generose A. Conrad, 92, of Dyersville passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, surrounded by her family at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 9-10 am Wednesday at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018, St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Conway will officiate.

Jenny was born October 25, 1925, in Petersburg the daughter of John and Catherine (Nurre) Klostermann. She married Irvin J. Conrad on February 12, 1945, in Petersburg. Together they farmed near Bankston for forty years until retiring in 1981. She greatly appreciated her family and friends, and she liked a good game of cards.

Survivors include her children: Gary (Judy) Conrad of Dubuque, Wayne (Diana) Conrad of Davenport, Jean (Steve) Hoeger of Dubuque, Sharon (Bob) Roehlk of Bettendorf, Carmen (Ken) Jungling of Cedar Falls, Janet (John) Connolly of Bernard and Connie (Ed) Brecht of Cedar Rapids; 16 grandchildren: Alaina (Carl) Their, Tanya (Brad) Manternach, Emily (Tim) Lehman, Nic (Karen) Hoeger, Anna (Adam) Mueller, Stephanie (Tom) Emmons, Christine (Rich) Hoover, Janell (Eric) Jensen, Michelle (Jim) Work, Nichole (Matt) Nutz, Christopher (Jennifer) Conrad, Jenna (fiancé Eric Moberg) Connolly, Abby (Johathan) Green, Olivia (fiancé Cody Burger) Connolly, Amanda Brecht and Melissa Brecht; 24 great grandchildren, and a sister, Sr. Marian Klostermann, OSF of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Irvin in 1998; siblings: Everett (Bernice) Klostermann, Zita (Clement) Lansing, Helen (Charles) Wessels, Dorothy (Allie) Olberding, Walter (Helen) Klostermann, Mildred (Alvin) Schlichte, and Donna (Bob) Juran; in-laws: John (Hilda) Conrad, Angie (Marion) Trinen, Susie (Leander) Eike, Marcella (John) Recker, Viola (Kenneth) Streif and Alfreida (Dick) Loeffelholz.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Francis A. Libansky

Francis ‘Fran’ A. Libansky, 77, of Peosta, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating.. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18th at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road where there will be a wake service at 8:00 pm.

Fran was born August 15, 1940, in Richland Center, WI, son of Rudolph and Julia (Delmore) Libansky. He married Bette L. Nolan, June 2, 1962 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Peosta.

He was employed for 42 years at John Deere Dubuque Works as a Supervisor/Environmental Engineer. He also served in the National Guard.

Fran was an active member of St. Anthony parish being and extra-ordinary minster and worked Emmaus weekends.

Fran also volunteered with the Dubuque Colts Drum and Bugle Corps for seven years, traveling with the corps and held the position of President of the Excusive Board.

Surviving is his wife, Bette, two sons, Richard ‘Rick’ (Judith) Libansky, of Bettendorf, IA and Matthew Libansky, of Peosta, IA; three grandchildren, Justine (Cale) Williams, Kelsey and Riley Libansky; two great grandchildren, Cayden and Jarryd; brothers-in-law, Bill (Rose) Nolan, of Peosta, Rick (Sharon) Nolan, of Castle Rock, CO; and sisters-in-law, Anita Kehoe, of Dubuque and Jody (Lynn) Vorbrich, of Clive, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandchild, Richard Jon Libansky Jr; a sister-in-law, Patricia Heins, and two brothers-in-law, Jack Kehoe and Lloyd Heins.

Online condolences may be left for the family at hskfh.com.

Arthur F. Jones

Arthur F. “Art” Jones, 78, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, July 13, 2018, at his home.

Friends and family may gather in remembrance of “Art” on Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 5 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Arthur Fredrick Jones was born on March 29, 1940 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Willie Harrison and Martha (Peters) Jones. He attended Maquoketa Schools. He married Judy Templeton on March 11, 1972 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union one child was born, Tim.

“Art” had owned the Cue in Maquoketa for several years, worked at General Thermal, and for many years at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa as a Shear Operator.

“Art” loved the outdoors, fishing, trapping, doing puzzles and especially spending time with his family.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Judy Jones of Maquoketa, IA; a son, Tim (Andrea) Jones of Maquoketa, IA; one grandchild, Kylie; sisters, Lavon McCarthy and Marie Cody, both of MN; a sister-in-law, Joann Jones of Charlotte, IA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Janice Arterberry, and a brother Robert Jones.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Arthur F. “Art” Jones memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Donald J. Loeffelholz

Donald J. “Beanie” Loeffelholz, 76, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away July 13, 2018, at home with family at his side. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Cuba City with Pastor Hee Kwon Jung officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Platteville. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City. Friends may also call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church before the service.

Beanie was born on January 1, 1942, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, to John and Colette (Staver) Loeffelholz. He graduated from Cuba City High School in 1960 and UW-Platteville in 1964 with a BS in Mining Engineering. He entered the Air Force as a radar controller and spent his overseas assignment in South Korea. After five years in the Air Force he was hired by the Peter Kewit Company in Omaha, NE, as an engineer to do cost estimates for bridges and tunnels. He married the love of his life, Betty J. Wilson, on October 9, 1971. He was co-owner of Loeffelholz Plumbing & Heating with his brother, Jim, until he retired. Beanie enjoyed computers and other electronics; he also enjoyed sharing his love of these with his kids and his grandkids. He created picture CD’s for many of the weddings he attended, and he enjoyed working with the City of Presidents by creating historical CD’s and helping at the caboose.

Beanie is survived by his wife, Betty J. (Wilson) Loeffelholz; children, Dana (Darron) Mitchell, of Cuba City, Mary Colette (Tom Stowell) Loeffelholz, of Dodgeville, Kurt (Mackenzie Arndt) Loeffelholz, of Galena, IL; grandchildren, Tristan Retzki, of Fort Bliss, TX, and Morgan Retzki and Kynan Mitchell, both of Cuba City; siblings, Joan Wright and Jim (Pat) Loeffelholz, both of Cuba City, Bob Loeffelholz, of Dubuque, IA, Susan (Paul) Droessler, of Stoughton, and Lynn (Ron) Deiter, of Ames, IA; and a brother-in-law, Bill Wetter, of DeForest.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Loeffelholz, Sr. and Colette (Staver) Loeffelholz; a brother, John Loeffelholz Jr.; and two sisters, Becky Wetter and Debbie Loeffelholz.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net

John L. Redfearn

John L. “Jack” Redfearn, 75, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Thursday, July 12, 2018, at home. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City with Pastor Kevin Tranel officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington with military honors accorded. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jack was born on September 17, 1942, in Galena, Illinois, the son of John and Marian (Alt) Redfearn. He married Mary Ann Pugh on July 11, 1964, in Webb City, Missouri. Jack served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2007 after a career in various roles in the transportation industry. After retirement he pursued his boyhood dream as a beekeeper at Hoch Orchard.

Jack liked tinkering in his shop and helping Mary Ann with her concrete leaves and was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Onalaska, WI. Most of all Jack spent his time loving his beautiful wife of 54 years and making everyone he met feel special, loved and appreciated. He was an amazing listener and a truly great friend, mentor and trusted confidante. Through his love of family and friends he became a surrogate dad and grandpa to countless lucky people that he encountered in his life’s travels. As his extended family continued to grow Jack became very talented with Facebook, SnapChat and any other forms of social media that the “kids” were using so that he could stay up to date with everyone. He was truly the faster Facebook “liker” in history.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; two sons, Kerry (Cyndee) Redfearn, of Maricopa, AZ, and Andy (Kateri) Mears, of Indianapolis, IN; two sisters, Marian “Kay” (Bob) Rutherford, of Cordova, TN, and Cheryl (Bob) Johnson, of Benton; seven brothers, Dale (Virginia) Redfearn and Wayne (Carla) Redfearn, both of Benton, Denny (Joy) Redfearn, Roger (Jane) Redfearn and Lewis (Donna) Redfearn, all of Shullsburg, Dean (Jennifer) Redfearn, of Elizabeth, IL, and Larry Redfearn, of Hazel Green; and seven grandchildren, Nicolas (Katie), of Holmen, Helen, of Indianapolis, Morgan (Adam), of Trempealeau, Isaiah, of Indianapolis, Zachary and Chanlyr, both of Holmen, and Thomas, of Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Bobby”, a brother, Lyle, and his favorite dog and wingman, Henry.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net

Agnes J. Wagner

Agnes Joyce Wagner, 82, of Dubuque, IA, died Friday morning July 13, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Nativity Catholic Church in Dubuque, with the Msgr. Jim Miller as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Galena, IL. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, where there will be a wake service at 7 p.m.

Agnes was born in Denver, Colorado on February 11, 1936, and was adopted as an infant by Steven F. and Mary Connor Tesar. She attended St. Michael’s school in Galena, IL as a child and graduated from the Academy of the Visitation in Dubuque. She then attended St. Ambrose College in Davenport, IA, receiving her RN degree in 1956. She married John D. Wagner on Dec. 29, 1956, at Nativity Church and they celebrated 53 years of marriage together. Before her retirement, Agnes worked for close to 30 years as a Pediatric Nurse at the Finley Hospital, Dubuque.

Surviving are her eight children: Steve (Bev) Wagner of Dubuque, Jeanne Petko of Dubuque, Joyce Wagner of Hickory, NC, Cynthia (Larry) Hoppman of Dubuque, Marian (Mark) Arthofer of Zwingle, Joseph (Deoli) Wagner of Anamosa, David (Kerri) Wagner of Kelley, Daniel (Angela) Wagner of Sarasota, FL, fifteen grandchildren: Phillip (Amy) Wagner, Rachael (Sean) Pankuch, Tara Petko, Mason (Laura) Meyer, Shana Meyer, Stacie Hoppman, Simon (Rachel) Hoppman, Shannon Hoppman, Ben Arthofer, Sara Arthofer (and fiance Zac Klostermann), Andrea Arthofer, Emily Wagner, Obie Wagner, John Wagner, and Hannah Wagner; 9 great grandchildren; and her brother, Br. Joseph Tesar who was also adopted. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Agnes was known for her loving and caring heart, always caring for others and helping those in need. She loved spending time with her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

The family wishes to recognize Mary Wand, Cathy Waddick and Mary Story, Agnes’s regular caregivers, that have been her “angels” for the last several years and have become a part of our family. May God bless you abundantly!

In lieu of flowers, an Agnes Wagner memorial has been established.

David L. Barry

David Louis Barry, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 12th, 2018 at home.

Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Steve Rosonke officiating. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church until time of service. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post #6. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

David was born on December 28th, 1933 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of James and Ida (Brummer) Barry. He is a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

Dave was a longtime baker and master cake decorator at Rosheks Sweetheart Bakery, Randalls and Econofoods. He was a member of the American Legion, Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited.

David was an avid hunter who led many hunting parties for more than 60 years in the tri-state.

He opened and was always the first one in the door at the Stonehill Fitness Center every morning.

David is survived by his brothers James F. Barry, and Bernard (Joan) Barry; and a beloved uncle to many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Patricia Strong.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Hospital in David’s memory.

The family wishes to thank the City of Dubuque Police Dept. for their excellent help in their time of need.

Janice E. Rowan

Janice E. “Jan” Rowan, age 77, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 2:55 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018, at her home. To honor Jan’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 2001 Saint Joseph Street, with Rev. Tom J. McDermott officiating. To celebrate Jan’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m., until the time of services at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at St. Joseph the Worker Church. Burial will be in Otter Creek Cemetery at a later date. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Jan was born on September 18, 1940, in Maquoketa, Iowa, daughter of Joseph Michael and Della Marie (Coakley) Rowan.

Jan enjoyed her youth in the small town life where she was surrounded by family and friends daily. She completed her primary education in Andrew, Iowa and went on to attend The Cradle Society of Evanston, Illinois, in 1961. She returned home to Iowa and proceeded to work in private homes for 6 years before moving onto Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, next to Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, and finally retiring from A.Y. McDonald’s Manufacturing Company. In her free time, Jan enjoyed traveling and any adventure which involved a road trip, or a day-time boating excursions on the river. Jan was also known to occasionally try her luck at the slot machines from time to time. She was also a woman of faith, and her long-time membership at St. Joseph the Worker Church was always like a 2nd home to her. Although Jan never married, or had children of her own, she developed a special bond with all of her nieces and nephews, which brought her immeasurable joy throughout her 77 year earthly journey. We will miss Jan, and her simple beauty as a humbly content person, but we trust that she is enjoying her eternal family reunion and we hold her final thoughts dearly until we see her again. “Remember me with smiles and laughter, that’s the way I will remember you all. If you remember me with tears, don’t remember me at all.”

Those left to cherish Jan’s memory include

a sister-in-law,
Sally Rowan, Andrew, IA;

and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mary Jensen; 3 brothers, Arland Rowan, Jerry Rowan and Paul Rowan; a niece, Roxie Jensen; and 2 great-nephews, Daniel Nepple and Todd Tracy.

Jan’s family would like to thank the Dubuque Police Department, and the Dubuque Medical Examiners Office, for their help, professionalism and compassion while assisting with her sudden passing.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com

Clay K. Johnson

Clay K. Johnson, 55, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

A celebration of Clay’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the visitation and burial will be at the Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.

Clay Kent Johnson was born on August 3, 1962 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Henry Eli and Vera Desire (DeMoss) Johnson Sr. He was a 1980 graduate of Midland Community High School, and married Peggy S. Paysen in 1985 in Monmouth, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Clay Jr. and Corey.

Clay first worked for Campbell’s in Maquoketa as a mechanic and had also owned and operated Clay’s KerrMcGee Gas Station. He then worked as a semi-truck driver for Schneider Trucking Company for over 20 years, and for the past six years for J.B. Hunt Trucking Company.

Clay loved working on vehicles, fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. He especially loved family gatherings, and pets, “Dexter” his cat, and “Bowser” his dog. His love for his family and others was exemplified even further after his passing as he gave the greatest gift through organ/tissue donation.

Those left to honor Clay’s memory include his children, Clay Jr. (Brenda) Johnson of Trivoli, IL, Corey (Brittany) Johnson of Maquoketa, IA, Nicole (and special friend Jake Parker) of IN, and Destiny (Nic) Schneider of Maquoketa, IA; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Smith of Dayton, TX, Janice Johnson of Clearfield, UT, Ellen (Larry) Agnitsch of Baldwin, IA, and Mary Kay (Gary) Schmidt of Lost Nation, IA; brothers, Henry (Laurie) Johnson of Yuba City, CA, Larry (Jean) Johnson of Iowa City, IA, Rev. Harry (Barb) Johnson of Akeley, MN, and Stephen Johnson of Bonne Terre, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter April Sue.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Clay Kent Johnson memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Thomas E. Faulkner

Thomas Edward “Tom” Faulkner 78 of Dubuque passed away unexpectedly Friday July 13, 2018 at his home. Friends may call from 3 to 7 pm Wednesday July 18, 2018 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road with a memorial celebration service being held at 7:00 pm.

Tom was born on November 12, 1939 in Independence, Iowa the son of Ermol and Gladys (Howland) Faulkner. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a master’s in education in 1972, and married Betty Wills on April 2, 1983 at the Lord of Life Church in Dubuque.

Upon his moving to Dubuque, Tom began his teaching career at Dubuque Hempstead High School where he was the Media Specialist for 19 years. He established Flick’s Audio Video in 1980 and was a pioneer in audio video production in the Tri State area.

He was devoted to the Boy Scouts throughout his life. From achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout at the young age of 14, to receiving the Silver Beaver Award, one of the highest honors among adult leaders. He was also active with the Dubuque Colts Drum and Bugle Corps and served as a Director in 1976. In his spare time, he loved to go fishing and camping, although his greatest passion was spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Betty, his children, Christina Faulkner, in California, Scott (Susan) Faulkner of Dubuque, Jeffrey (Renee) Speaker of East Dubuque, Laurie (James) Rohner of Burlington, IA, Andrew (Pearl) Faulkner of Peosta, and Alexander (Mesha) Faulkner of Dubuque, 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Angela DeWilfond, his parents and 2 brothers Richard and Warren.

In lieu of flowers a Tom Faulkner memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank Dr. John Wahlen and the staff at Tri State Dialysis for all the wonderful care they gave to Tom.

Theresa A. Miller

Theresa Ann “Terry” (Leik) Miller; 65; of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 11, 2018, at Hawkeye Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation will be from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 15th at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, where a funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. Private family burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Terry was born on October 9, 1952, Dubuque, Iowa to William Leik, Barbara (Earnhart) Leik. She received her BA of Psychology from Clarke College. Terry worked as a Social Worker most recently with Mary’s Inn Maternity Home in Dubuque, Iowa.

She married Phillip Joseph Miller on May 18, 1973 in Asbury, Iowa. Terry was a long-time member of Word of Life Church in Dubuque, Iowa.

Terry passed away peacefully with her family at her side.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Phillip; 5 Children: Phillip Miller Jr. of Dubuque, Jesse (Brenda) Miller, of West Liberty, Jeff Miller, of Dubuque, Jamie Miller, of Dubuque and Nikki Miller (Towne) of Dubuque; 12 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Her mother Barbara Robinson, of Dubuque; her brother Gary Leik, of Tennessee; and sisters Valetta Voels, of Asbury, Kelly (Leik) Dolan, of Dubuque; along with many more extended family and friends who will miss Terry.

She was preceded in death by her Father William Leik.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque in memory of Terry.

The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses who took care of Terry.

Mrs. Mildred Jane (Elliott) Kalb

Mrs. Mildred Jane “Millie”, “Annie” (Elliott) Kalb, 94, died at 5:15 pm, Wednesday, July 11, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 at St. Raphael’s Cathedral, 231 Bluff Street, with Rev. Msgr. Thomas Toale officiating and Rev. John O’Connor concelebrating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17th at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be held at 3:00 p.m.

Millie was born in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Cleophas and Hilda (Anners) Elliott. She attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and Dubuque Senior High School, graduating in 1941.

She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, Court Dubuque, Dubuque YWCA and St. Raphael’s Cathedral. She was a member of the Dubuque Historical Society, past member of Dubuque Women’s Bowling Association and the 1941 Senior High Alumni Luncheon Group.

Millie married Dr. Anthony J. Kalb on October 22, 1949 in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1992. Together they raised twelve children: Dr. Tony (Susan) Kalb, Peter (Kathy) Kalb, Mark (Cheri) Kalb, of Dubuque, David Kalb of Brisbane, California, Dr. Ann Marie (Peter) Arrigo of Denver, Colorado, Mimi Kalb of Bloomington, Minnesota: Laura Rivisto of Prior Lake Minnesota, Martha Thomas of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Patrick (Pam) Kalb of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Paul (Myra Jo) Kalb, Andy (Becky Conlon) Kalb and Karla (Tom) Weber of Dubuque.
Before marriage, Millie worked as a private secretary at Western Auto Supply Company in Dubuque and was an official reporter and correspondent for the Western Auto Supply magazine with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

Millie was a volunteer worker at Wahlert High School for many years and donated years of service to the YMCA/YWCA Swim Programs and Swim Team. She headed Boys’ Scout troops in the early lives of her seven sons. She was a great all-around cook, leaving family members and friends to covet her secret recipes. She was an accomplished poet and short story writer. Many of her short stories and poems were published in our local Julien’s Journal and several other journals and poetry magazines throughout the area. Millie loved nothing more than a good hand-written note to send or receive. Over the years she graced hundreds of people near and far with her beautifully scripted letters and cards. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading and following the Iowa Hawkeye Football and Basketball teams. She always enjoyed keeping up with the sports in which her grandchildren were involved. More recently she enjoyed her grandson, Matthew Thomas, playing on Iowa State’s Basketball Team.

A loving wife, caring sister, precious mother, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, Millie was a unique, vibrant woman with a huge capacity to love. “She was the one with the love and the comfort, and she was the first one there to put her arms around you. That was our mother.” The world is clearly a much better place for Millie having dropped by for a while and we will all deeply miss her.

Millie’s eleven surviving children, their spouses, and daughter-in-law Kathy Kalb, are left to lovingly cherish her memory, along with thirty-two grandchildren: Megan Kalb, Tara (Jon) Boyes, Gina (Cody) Page, Jayme Kalb, Rachel (Jason) Padilla, Katie Kalb, Lisa (Marty) Attea, Lynn (Jason) Breithaupt, Kelly (Darin) Mills, Alec Arrigo, Nicholas Arrigo, Samantha Arrigo, Heidi (Cory) Goblirsch, Nicholas Rivisto, Molly Rivisto, Mary Kate (Taylor) Case, Tony Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Josie Thomas, Tyler (Molly) Kalb, Courtney Kalb, Parker Kalb, MaKenzie Kalb, Frederic Kalb, Addison Kalb, Elliott Kalb, Sean Kalb, Jack Kalb, Christine Kalb, Jake Weber, Ryan Weber, Jenna Millie Weber and 17 great-grandchildren (including Millie Jane Breithaupt and Millie Sue Boyes), and twins due in September. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Dr. Thomas J. Kalb, of Young America, MN and a sister-in-law, Sister Marie Therese Kalb, OSF, of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her husband A.J., her parents, Cleophas and Hilda Elliott, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bert P. and Mamie Kalb, a son, Peter Kalb, a grandson, Lucas Kalb, three brothers, Cleophas “Bud” Elliott, Clarence “Mike” Elliott, Frederick Elliott, and six sisters, Genevieve (Kenneth) Lochner, Katherine Elliott, Delores Elliott, Marianne (Wilfred) Hemmer, Virginia (Bernard) Holzer, Jane Elliott, and Kalb in-laws, Rev. Bertrum J. Kalb, Rev. Robert L. Kalb, Rev. Howard E. Kalb, Richard J. (Bernadine) Kalb, John T. “Jack” ( Elizabeth) Kalb and Delores Kalb.

A Memorial Fund has been established in Millie’s name. Donations will be given to Stonehill Care Center and Sisters of St. Francis.

Lila M. Tigges

Lila M. Tigges, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 11th, 2018 at Bethany Home.

Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14th, 2018 at St. Joseph Church, Key West with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Family and friends may gather after 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the church until time of mass. Entombment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

Lila was born on April 16th, 1935 in Springbrook, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Marlena (Kilburg) Arensdorf. She graduated from St. Joseph’s School in Bellevue, Iowa and married Robert V. Tigges in May 22, 1954 in Springbrook.

She worked at Sears Department store for 30 years and also for Dubuque Bank and Trust.

Lila was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved having her family over for dinner on Sunday nights. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren in sports especially playing basketball. She liked to travel, play golf and being a bus for her grandkids when needed.

She is survived by her three children, Steven (Jean) Tigges, Laurie (Marvin) Guy, and Michael (Holly) Tigges all of Dubuque. Six grandchildren, Christopher (Jenny) Tigges, Jeffrey (Jamie Unsen) Tigges, Stephanie (Brett Langkamp) Guy, Josh Guy, Jamie Tigges and Tia (Anthony) Boettner. Eight great grandchildren, Drew, Gwen, Nick, Riley, Nya, Kobe, Zach and Isaac. Siblings Norlan Arensdorf and Robert (Pat) Arensdorf.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert; sister-in-law Beverly Arensdorf.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Bethany Home and to Hospice of Dubuque.